Senior Functional Analyst at Sysco

Concord, North Carolina, United States

Sysco Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FoodserviceIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent for the specific role's responsibilities
  • 5-8 years of experience in configuration of software packages (application development is a nice to have, not required)
  • Strong understanding of Scrum, Lean, XP, Kanban & other agile frameworks (does not need to be a requirement)
  • Demonstrated “agile-development” mindset with strong customer-focus & results-orientation
  • Ability to excel in a fast paced agile environment, adapt to shifting urgencies, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills to effectively manage key business stakeholder relationships, and where required – customer and supplier partnerships/relationships
  • Highly proficient in teamwork and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the team to understand and propose solutions to configure package software or custom software development
  • Provide highly specialized technical skills according to the specific needs of stories during each iteration
  • Ensure design and development standards are being followed to minimize rework; promote only quality-tested code and do it on a frequent basis
  • Act as a key stakeholder or backup for Product Owner in the daily stand-ups, sprint reviews and retrospectives to update progress, highlight and resolve impediments
  • Review required documentation to communicate information to deployment, maintenance, service and business teams
  • Actively suggest solutions to drive down technical debt
  • Provide mentorship to junior FAs and BAs through Community of Practice and other informal forums and may supervise FAs in a team that does not have senior developers or a tech lead
  • Lead functional analysis for the domain/software related to Mergers & Acquisitions & Foldouts
  • Lead functional analysis for domain/software RFP process
  • Lead SME around product(s) function and work with Product Owner and Business Partners to refine requirements/functionality
  • Lead training of software package to key stakeholders as required

Skills

Agile
User Stories
Software Configuration
Custom Software Development
Functional Analysis
Technical Standards
Technical Debt Management
Mentorship
Mergers & Acquisitions
RFP Process
Product SME

Sysco

Foodservice distribution for restaurants and healthcare

About Sysco

Sysco Corporation specializes in foodservice distribution, primarily serving restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The company offers a variety of products and services, including food items, kitchen equipment, and marketing support, tailored to meet the specific needs of its clients. Sysco differentiates itself from competitors by providing comprehensive solutions, such as the "Restaurants Rising Toolkit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which helps restaurants adapt to new dining trends. The goal of Sysco is to make running a restaurant easier and more profitable for its clients.

Houston, TexasHeadquarters
1970Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Food & AgricultureIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from tech-driven solutions could impact Sysco's market share.
Reliance on partnerships for technology advancements may pose risks if results are unmet.
Socially responsible investing trends may pressure Sysco to improve ESG standards.

Differentiation

Sysco offers comprehensive B2B solutions, including food products, equipment, and marketing services.
The company provides flexible payment options and waives delivery minimums for scheduled deliveries.
Sysco's 'Restaurants Rising Toolkit' supports restaurants adapting to new dining trends.

Upsides

Sysco can capitalize on the demand for plant-based and alternative protein products.
The rise of ghost kitchens offers Sysco opportunities for specialized supply chain solutions.
Digital transformation in foodservice allows Sysco to enhance service offerings and engagement.

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